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Beaches of Pondicherry – Puducherry

Picture1 - Sunrise at Seaface The beaches of Pondicherry are another attraction for visitors to the city. The sun rise…

Auroville Puducherry

Auroville means “City of Dawn”, where people live as one in harmony with no nationality, politics, caste, creed or color.…

Parks of Pondicherry

Pondicherry has many parks, which attracts both local people and tourists. Children’s Park A park near the seaside attracts many…

Ikkeri

Ikkeri is the erstwhile capital of the Keladi Nayakas situated 3 Kms from Sagara, Shimoga district. Ikkeri in Kannada means…

Chunnambar Backwater

The rivers crossing Pondicherry / Puducherry forms scenic backwaters and a visit to this place is an amazing experience. The…

Pondicherry – Puducherry

After learning most of the computer languages, I enrolled myself for French language lessons and imagined myself traveling to France…

Varadamoola

River Varada originates from this place and hence the name Varadamoola. It is situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka…

Kalahatti Waterfalls

Picture1 - On the way to Kalahatti Falls Kalahatti waterfall is nestled in the midst of the enchanting Kalhatti ghats…

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational…

Jog Falls

Manavanagi huttida mele en en kandi Saayotanaka samsaradolage gandaa gundi... Herikondu hogodilla sattaag bandi Irodrolage omme nodu Joga gundi... .…

Veeranarayana Temple Gadag

Sri Vanitheyarasane Vimala Raa Jeeva Peethana Pithane Jagakathi Paavanane Sanakaadi Sajjana Nikara Daathaara Raavaanaasura Mathana Shravana Sudhaa Vinoothana Kathana Kaarana…

Temples of Mysore Palace

Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in…

Forts of Goa

Most of the forts built in Goa are high up on the hills and offer a grand view of the…

Manchinbele Dam

Manchinbele dam or Manchanabele dam is situated 40 Kms from Bangalore in Manchinbele village, Magadi Taluk. The dam is built…

Big Banyan Tree

Known as “Dodda Aalada Mara” in Kannada, this big banyan tree is 380 to 400 years old.  It is situated…

Trikuteshwara Temple

This ancient temple of Trikuteshwara dates back to the Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled this region during 1050 to 1200 CE.…

Karanji Kere (Lake)

Mysore is proud of its three lakes, Lingabhudhi, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Kere.  Karanji Kere / Fountain lake is maintained by the…

Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature Camp

Picture1 - A Lotus pond on the way to Bheemeshwari On an early morning of July we set off with…

Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II

Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings…

Talakadu – Part II

Picture1 - Sand Dunes at Talakadu Talakadu is a  place known for its sand dunes, river, ancient temples and innumerable…